Mike Argento: Is that a dog or a dust mop? - York Daily Record

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Mike Argento: Is that a dog or a dust mop? York Daily Record The Westminster website reports that Pekingese originated in China and were named for the nation's capital. So shouldn't these dogs be called Beijingese? The website said they are favorites of European aristocrats - The Aristocrats! Malachy, The Pekingese Who Won Best in Show: Big PicDiscovery News all 101 news articles »

Wine in Mind: The Zinfandel evolution retraced - The News-Press

Wine in Mind: The Zinfandel evolution retraced The News-Press The grape that would eventually become Zinfandel in California actually originated near the Dalmatian coast of Croatia as a little-known variety called Crljenak Kastelanski. DNA testing done about a decade ago confirms this grape as an exact match to ... and more »

2012 Westminster dog show: some viewers barking over 'Best in Show' choice - Christian Science Monitor

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2012 Westminster dog show: some viewers barking over 'Best in Show' choice Christian Science Monitor For the record, the Westminster Kennel Club describes the Pekingese not only as a genuine dog breed, but also as an ancient one "originating in China dating back to 800 AD" It has been a favorite pet of the Chinese, European, and American aristocracies ... Malachy the Pekingese Wins at WestminsterAllMediaNY all 2,713 news articles »

Step Away from the Chihuahuas, Paris Hilton - Patch.com

Step Away from the Chihuahuas, Paris Hilton Patch.com Portuguese Water Dogs have the Prez and First Family, beagles have Snoopy, Dalmatians have firefighters, while Chihuahuas are stuck with a fast food and Paris Hilton, the person most famous for accomplishing nothing. Maybe they need a new name. and more »

Zinfandel Styles: Sublime to Ridiculous - Huffington Post

Zinfandel Styles: Sublime to Ridiculous Huffington Post Zinfandel is a truly Californian grape, even though it didn't originate here. There is more of it grown in this State than anywhere else -- as of 2010, it was the third most widely planted grape, after Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon -- and it is ... and more »